
TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL 
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Immobilizer system  .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights  ............3-4
Speedometer ..................................3-5
Tachometer ....................................3-6
Multi-function display  ......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional)  .............3-13
Handlebar switches  ......................3-13
Clutch lever ...................................3-15
Shift pedal .....................................3-16
Brake lever  ...................................3-16
Brake pedal  ..................................3-16
ABS ..............................................3-17
Fuel tank cap  ................................3-18
Fuel ...............................................3-18
Fuel tank breather/overflow 
hose ..........................................3-19
Catalytic converters  ......................3-20
Seats ............................................3-20
Adjusting the rider seat height  ......3-21
Storage compartments  .................3-23
Accessory box  ..............................3-24Adjusting the headlight beams  ..... 3-25
Handlebar position  ....................... 3-25
Opening and closing the 
cowlings .................................... 3-26
Rear view mirrors  ......................... 3-27
Adjusting the front fork  ................. 3-27
Adjusting the shock absorber 
assembly ................................... 3-29
Grip warmer adjusting knob  ......... 3-30
Sidestand ..................................... 3-31
Ignition circuit cut-off system  ........ 3-31
Auxiliary DC jack  .......................... 3-33
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT 
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine  ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel 
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in  .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND 
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and 
lubrication chart  .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing panels  ..... 6-7Checking the spark plugs  .............. 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-9
Final gear oil  ................................ 6-12
Coolant ........................................ 6-14
Cleaning the air filter element  ...... 6-15
Checking the engine idling 
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle cable free 
play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance  ........................... 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels  ................................. 6-20
Clutch lever  .................................. 6-21
Rear brake light switch  ................ 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake 
pads .......................................... 6-21
Checking the brake and clutch 
fluid levels ................................. 6-22
Changing the brake and clutch 
fluids ......................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the 
cables ....................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the 
throttle grip and cable  ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the 
brake and shift pedals  .............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the 
brake and clutch levers  ............ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the 
centerstand and sidestand  ....... 6-26U3P6E2E0.book  Page 1  Friday, September 14, 2007  9:43 AM 

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3
To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown, and then push the rear
of the seat down to lock it in place.2. Install the passenger seat.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seats are prop-
erly secured before riding.
The rider seat height can be ad-
justed to change the riding posi-tion. (See page 3-21.)
EAU39632
Adjusting the rider seat height The rider seat height can be adjusted to
one of two positions to suit the rider’s
preference.
The rider seat height was adjusted to
the lower position at delivery.
To change the rider seat height to
the high position
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-20.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi-
tion adjuster by pulling it upward.
1. Rider seat lock lever
2. Rider seat
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Low position
2. High position
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3
3. Move the rider seat holder cover to
the lower position as shown.
4. Install the rider seat height position
adjuster so that the “H” mark is
aligned with the match mark.5. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into seat holder B as
shown.6. Align the projection on the bottom
of the rider seat with the “H” posi-
tion slot, and then push the rear of
the seat down to lock it in place as
shown.
7. Install the passenger seat.
To change the rider seat height to
the low position
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-20.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi-
tion adjuster by pulling it upward.
3. Move the rider seat holder cover to
the upper position.
4. Install the rider seat height position
adjuster so that the “L” mark is
aligned with the match mark.
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
1. Rider seat holder cover
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2.“H” mark
3. Match mark
1. Projection
2. Seat holder B (for high position)
3. Rider seat holder cover
1.“H” position slot
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3
5. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into seat holder A as
shown.6. Align the projection on the bottom
of the rider seat with the “L” posi-
tion slot, and then push the rear of
the seat down to lock it in place as
shown.
7. Install the passenger seat.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seats are properlysecured before riding.
EAU39472
Storage compartments This vehicle is equipped with two stor-
age compartments.
Storage compartment A
Storage compartment A is located un-
der the rider seat. (See page 3-20.)
When storing the owner’s manual or
other documents in this storage com-
partment, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet.
When washing the motorcycle, be
careful not to let any water enter the
storage compartment.
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2.“L” mark
3. Match mark
1. Projection
2. Seat holder A (for low position)
3. Rider seat holder cover
1.“L” position slot
1. Storage compartment A
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3 2. Remove the key.
CAUTION:
ECA11800
Do not place heat-sensitive items in
the accessory box. The accessory
box gets extremely hot especiallywhen the engine is running or is hot.
WARNING
EWA11421
Do not exceed the load limit of
0.3 kg (0.66 lb) for the accessory
box.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 212 kg (467 lb) for the ve-hicle.
EAU39611
Adjusting the headlight 
beams The headlight beam adjusting knobs
are used to raise or lower the height of
the headlight beams. It may be neces-
sary to adjust the headlight beams to
increase visibility and help prevent
blinding oncoming drivers when carry-
ing more or less load than usual. Obey
local laws and regulations when adjust-
ing the headlights.
To raise the headlight beams, turn the
knobs in direction (a). To lower the
headlight beams, turn the knobs in di-
rection (b).
EAU39641
Handlebar position The handlebars can be adjusted to one
of three positions to suit the rider’s pref-
erence. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust
the position of the handlebars.
1. Headlight beam adjusting knob
1. Handlebar
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:
2230 mm (87.8 in)
Overall width:
750 mm (29.5 in)
Overall height:
1450 mm (57.1 in)
Seat height:
805 mm (31.7 in)
Wheelbase:
1545 mm (60.8 in)
Ground clearance:
130 mm (5.12 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3100 mm (122.0 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
291.0 kg (642 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder
Displacement:
1298.0 cm³
Bore × stroke:
79.0 × 66.2 mm (3.11 × 2.61 in)
Compression ratio:
10.80 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50, SAE 15W-40, 
SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO 
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
3.80 L (4.02 US qt) (3.34 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.00 L (4.23 US qt) (3.52 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
Shaft drive gear oil (Part No.: 9079E-
SH001-00)
Quantity:
0.20 L (0.21 US qt) (0.18 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the 
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
2.60 L (2.75 US qt) (2.29 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Dry elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
25.0 L (6.61 US gal) (5.50 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
5.5 L (1.45 US gal) (1.21 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:Throttle body:
Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Type/quantity:
42EHS/4Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR8E
Manufacturer/model:
DENSO/U24ESR-N
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
75/48 (1.563)
Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
35/37 × 21/27 × 33/9 (2.698)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
43/17 (2.529)
2nd:
39/22 (1.773)
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INDEX
AABS ...................................................... 3-17
ABS warning light ................................... 3-4
Accessory box ...................................... 3-24
Air filter element, cleaning .................... 6-15
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-13
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-33
Auxiliary light bulb................................. 6-33BBattery .................................................. 6-28
Brake and clutch fluid levels, 
checking ............................................. 6-22
Brake and clutch fluids, 
changing ............................................. 6-23
Brake and clutch levers, 
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, 
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-24
Brake lever ........................................... 3-16
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-20
Centerstand and sidestand, 
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-26
Clutch lever.................................. 3-15, 6-21
Coolant ................................................. 6-14
Cowlings, opening and closing ............. 3-26DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-14EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-17Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-9
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-14
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-4
FFinal gear oil.......................................... 6-12
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-21
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-27
Front fork, checking...............................6-27
Front turn signal light............................. 6-31
Fuel ....................................................... 3-18
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-19
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-18
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-30GGrip warmer adjusting knob ..................3-30HHandlebar position, adjusting ................ 3-25
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-13
Hazard switch........................................ 3-15
Headlight beams, adjusting ................... 3-25
Headlight bulb ....................................... 6-31
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-14IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-31
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-5
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-32
MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display .............................. 3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-7
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-14
Periodic maintenance and 
lubrication chart .................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch ......................... 6-21
Rear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-26
Rear view mirrors.................................. 3-27
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-20
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-16
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-29
Sidestand .............................................. 3-31
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-8
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-5
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-14
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